Prose Reader Essays for Thinking, Reading and Writing

Name: Prose Reader Essays for Thinking, Reading and Writing
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ISBN: 9780131577541

ISBN-10: 0131577549

ISBN-13: 9780131577541

Edition: 8th 2008

Authors: Kim Flachmann, Michael Flachmann

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The Prose Readerpromotes the skills of thinking, reading, and writing, enabling the user to think more clearly and logicallyboth in his/her mind and on paper. Prose models are intended to inspire, encouraging improved writing with a partnership with some of the best examples of professional prose available today.Each chapter begins with an explanation of a single technique, with essays that follow each chapter introduction selected from a wide variety of well-known contemporary authors. It helps readers discover various ways of thinking about and analyzing the essay. The book progresses from selections that require literal skills (Description, Narration, and Example) through readings…

Book details

List price: $81.20
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 1/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 704
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.804
Language: English



Introduction: Thinking, Reading, and Writing



Description: Exploring through the Senses


Defining Description


Thinking Critically Through Description


Reading Descriptive Essays


Writing Descriptive Essays


Student Essay: Description at Work


Some Final Thoughts on Description



Summer Rituals



Notes from the Country Club



The Pines



The View from 80


NEW!



Dwellings



Narration: Telling a Story


Defining Narration


Thinking Critically Through Narration


Reading Narrative Essays


Writing Narrative Essays


Student Essay: Narration at Work


Some Final Thoughts on Narration



For My Indian Daughter



New Directions



The Saturday Evening Post



Only daughter



How the Crab Apple Grew



Example: Illustrating Ideas


Defining Examples


Thinking Critically Through Examples


Reading Example Essays


Writing Example Essays


Student Essay: Examples at Work


Some Final Thoughts on Examples



The Baffling Question



Public and Private Language



Darkness at Noon



Mother Tongue



A Brother's Murder



Process Analysis: Explaining Step by Step


Defining Process Analysis


Thinking Critically Through Process Analysis


Reading Process Analysis


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